Karen Bass Declines Clear Stance on Noncitizen Voting in LA

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass refused to give a definitive "yes or no" answer when asked if noncitizens should be allowed to vote in the city. She stated that her position "depends" on the specific circumstances.

7 May, 11:09 — 7 May, 11:09

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Why this matters

The question of noncitizen voting is a significant debate in local governance, impacting electoral demographics and political representation. A mayoral candidate's stance on this issue can signal their approach to civic participation and immigrant integration.

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Karen Bass declined to give a 'yes or no' answer on noncitizen voting in LA
Bass stated her position 'depends'
Spencer Pratt, another mayoral candidate, clearly stated 'no' to noncitizen voting

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Karen Bass refused to give a 'yes or no' answer on noncitizen voting in LA

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Karen Bass stated her position on noncitizen voting 'depends'

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Spencer Pratt answered 'no' to noncitizen voting

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Fox NewsMixed113d ago

Karen Bass refuses to give 'yes or no' answer on whether noncitizens should vote in LA: 'It depends'

Los Angeles mayoral candidates clashed over whether noncitizens should vote in local elections, with Karen Bass saying "it depends" and Spencer Pratt answering with a simple "no."

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YahooMostly Factual113d ago